After executive session, Lancaster council approves exception to purchasing policy to award contract to Southeast Orange LLC

After returning from an executive session on employee matters, the Lancaster City Council approved a motion to grant an exception to the city purchasing policy (policy 1.1) to allow an award/update to Southeast Orange LLC for a police-related purchase.

The mayor announced the motion following the executive session and council approved it by roll-call vote. A supporting councilor said the policy exists to allow flexibility where it serves the city’s interests. "I think this is exactly what the policy is set in place for," the councilor said, urging approval. Council members Harris, Jones, Sowell and Mayor Deveney voted yes on the motion as recorded.

The action was described in the meeting as an exception to allow a purchasing award to Southeast Orange LLC; the transcript did not include contract dollar amounts or specific contract terms during the public portion of the meeting. The council also made a motion to adjourn immediately after the vote.